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The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62319 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing

The house is located a five hundred yards upriver on the opposite bank from the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, just upstream the Upper River rapids. The living set up is ideal for a romantic couple, a family of 6 or 4-5 friends. Moose, bear, bald eagles, beavers, goats and mountain sheep are commonly seen from the property. Outside there are plentiful wild raspberries in late summer, an outdoor sauna and wade fishing for Rainbows and Dollies.

Wildlife viewing from the property in May can be fantastic before the river opens for fishing. Bald eagles frequently hunt from the trees in the backyard during the early season. The fly fishing for trophy rainbow trout and Dolly Varden on the upper river is tremendous between July and late October. In late September and October silver salmon begin to spawn in the river behind the house.

The fall season in Cooper Landing is arguably the most beautiful time of the year. As the summer season comes to an end the rainbow trout and silver salmon fishing is at its peak as the deciduous trees turn bright yellow and orange.

The Kenai River is open for fishing between June 11th and May 1st. The ADF&G website is a great source of information on the latest fishing regulations.

Please checkout the video walkthrough and additional pictures.

Google Earth Coordinates - 60°29'12.69'N 149°50'48.56'W (Russian River 5 miles), (Quartz Creek 5 miles), (Bing’s Landing 33 miles), (Seward 49 miles), (Anchorage 95 miles)

The River House can be rented with the Bear Den (VRBO #394863) if you party exceeds six.

Keywords: The River House, riverfront, fly fishing, river front, rainbow, trout, birding, photography, free wifi, BBQ, eagles, salmon, privacy, Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Cooper Landing

Located in Cooper Landing, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Russian River Campground and Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cooper Landing, AK

What's nearby

  • Kenai River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cooper Landing Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Russian River Campground - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 60 min drive - 94.6 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunrise Inn & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gwin's Lodge and Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rafter’s Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Two Brothers Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing on May 1, 2026 start from $400, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The River House - Private 1.6 acre Upper Kenai Riverfront Home - Cooper Landing located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Chugach National Forest and Kenai River. Cooper Landing Museum and Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful spacious home right on the Kenai River. We enjoyed the gorgeous view from the deck, especially seeing the salmon swimming upstream in the river. Wifi fast, very clean house. Everything we needed. Comfy bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great spot to unwind! The location is even more impressive in person than the pictures show - plus we had the benefit of observing the sockeye spawning in the river which made it that much more stunning. The house was super comfy and well equipped - we appreciated all the inside space and the carport on rainy days and the porch and firepit were amazing when the rain finally stopped. We found lots to do in the area, from guided fishing to fishing right out front, glacier tours in Seward, and exploring Hope and Homer. The owner and property manager were both quick in addressing any questions - we'd 100% come back to this location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jason w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, Everything was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

erin c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we very much enjoyed our stay at this lovely property along the beautiful Kenai River. thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall very nice, a beautiful and scenic spot. Wish we'd had more time to take advantage of the outdoor firepit! We also appreciated the owner's fishing guide recommendations and had a great day of guided fishing, in addition to fishing along the shore of the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin on the Kenai River

We had a great time at this cabin. We rented the River and Bear cabin when we had family in town. Everyone had a good time. Very relaxing. There were a lot of bald eagles nearby, up to four at one point. My kids enjoyed fishing in the river. The fireplace overlooking the river was amazing, and the decks really let you relax and soak in the scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kelly m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kenai River stay July 11-July 17, 2025

WOW. What a beautiful setting. Really enjoyed the deck overlooking the beautiful river. Enjoyed watching eagles, rafters, fishermen. Super comfortable home. Fished Kasilof, Kenai and Lake Clark. Saw bears on fly out trip with Talon Air, highlight of our excursions. Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay in Seward. First time trip to Alaska. What a great trip to celebrate our 40th anniversary. Home was great spot for all our adventures. Highly recommend!! Would love to make it a permanent home, but that’s another dream.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Retreat!

We absolutely loved this cozy home on the beautiful Kenai River! It had everything we needed and more. We loved sitting by the fire watching the aqua blue water float by. We saw eagles and gulls and just breathed in the fresh Alaskan air. We also enjoyed the sauna and stayed up late playing games in the lovely dining area. We would definitely stay here again. It has it all-location, beauty, comfort and space! We felt well cared for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

andrew l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Location is perfect. The home is beautiful and clean. Home has everything you might need. We were sorry to have to leave. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

james w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fishing getaway

This was a guys trip for three of us and it couldn't have worked out better. The cabin had everything we needed and the location was A++. Modern kitchen/laundry, comfy beds, good tv programming options, nice Weber gas grill, fire pit with Adirondack chairs, updated baths, etc... We fished the Kenai River for several days in multiple locations, and did well for trout and salmon. It was great to come back late day and light a fire in back by the water. We cooked breakfast onsite and had lunches on the river while fishing, but there were several good small restaurants/breweries nearby for dinners. Definitely bring all your groceries from Anchorage or you'll have to drive 30 min to Sterling for supplies. The local convenience store is limited. We started talking about a return visit while there, so that tells you a lot. The hosts were also great with a few questions we had about the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqulinn W.

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Outstanding!

Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! The cabin is just as described and in the middle of paradise. We loved having the Kenai right outside our back door. Such amazing sunsets and a wonderful, welcoming neighborhood. Hosts and housekeeping were exceptional as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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Lori

The house was great. Plenty of room, and clean. The property was well maintained. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

linh b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best family vacation!

Wow! That really sums up our family vacation at this gorgeous cabin right on the beautiful, blue Keanai river nestled in a quaint town called Cooper Landing. We couldn’t decide on an Alaskan cruise or a relaxing cabin adventure. We chose the latter and I’m so glad we did! Almost every room has a river view. I loved that I can wash dishes and peacefully stare at the river. It was nice and serene with just the family where we intimately connected with our young adult son and teenager. We did a few fishing excursions where we ventured into fly fishing for the first time and caught over 16 Sockeye Salmon at the Kasilof River and 10 Rock fish off the charter boat in Seward. I’ve never seen so many majestic bald eagles. This really was a dream vacation! Thank you Ryan and Robin for sharing your beautiful cabin with us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

rishi k.

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Amazing Place

Beyond Words.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything and More

Outstanding property and managers. Could not have asked for more! Right alongside the Kenai River, barely heard any noise from the highway. This place was by far the best property I have ever stayed at. Management answered all questions and more! The washer and dryer were perfect for us! Again, great property, great people and fantastic home base for adventures on the Kenai!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

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Bob’s review

Great setting, as advertised. Loved the firepit & views!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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Peaceful and Gorgeous

We had a wonderful stay, the pictures and listing were accurate, the wood burning stove was not allowed to be used but we were there in the summer so it really wasn’t necessary. The home and surroundings were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Beautiful views from every room! Perfect place for our fishing trips on the river. Will definitely book again next year! Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Elena K.

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Beautiful and comfortable

We had a wonderful stay at the River House. The view was gorgeous and the furniture was very comfortable. There was plenty of room for our group of 4
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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Beautiful riverside house

As described, beautiful riverside lodging! Had a wonderful time. 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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Great Experience!

The house was great! It is right on the river. We all enjoyed our stay! I would recommend this house to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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River House gets 5 Stars

The photos do not give the property justice even though I have the same photos on my phone. The water, the views, the waterfall baby stream, it was all amazing! The furniture was comfortable and the bathrooms were unique and beautiful. Cooper Landing is a reasonable drive to everything on the peninsula. Thank you for a very nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River House

My wife, two friends and myself stayed at the River House for 8 nights. We were there to fly fish the Kenai River and sightsee/explore the area. The house was the perfect base for us. The view of the river from the house, the outside fire place and sauna were all great to come home to. We have booked for next year and can't wait to go back. Jeff
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Saundra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

We loved staying here. We had booked this property last year but had to cancel due to sickness in the family. We literally booked our return trip based on the availability of this home. The owners are very easy to work with and honest. It is a great house with a beautiful view. We saw a bald eagle fly over every morning. I will say they are having issues with a few things as far as the kitchen was not very clean and a couple of maintenance issues. I messaged with the owner, he explained a few things (they are in a somewhat remote location and are having difficulty finding reliable help this season.) The other parts of the home were fine, trust me, I checked. Don't let this stop you from staying here. He will work with you if you find anything and the issues were solved quickly and we went on to have a great 4 day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

CoraLee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cooper Landing River House

We want to stay here again. This place was so beautiful the location is perfect it makes you not even know a TV exists. You can just sit and watch the River for hours. It’s a perfect location for fishing, pictures, fires families and everything. Coming back and Ryan and Robin were great. Thank you!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ryan and Robin

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There are few things I enjoy more than floating down the Upper Kenai and few places I find more peaceful than having a cup of coffee in the sun room. I was able to spend the month of September fishing in Cooper Landing for about a decade before owning this property. For any guests that have not experienced September in Cooper Landing, I strongly recommend it.

We have just completed our tenth consecutive rental season and plan to continue renting the house until we retire. We have continually reinvested a minimum of one third of the rental revenue back into the property for the last eleven years.

It is extremely important to us that our guests have a trip of a life time while visiting the River House. We partnered with Jessica Larsen to professionally manage the property during your stay.

Why they chose this property

There are many houses available for rent in Cooper Landing, but few have the privacy and beauty of the River House. It is easy to spend hours in the sunroom staring at the florescent river, surrounding mountains and local birds.

Robins and Bald Eagles are the two most common bird species that can be seen on the property. While the mosquito is dubbed the "Alaska State Bird", between the river breeze and landscaped yard there are very few mosquitos or other biting insects on the property.

We recently added a trail to a fenced river overlook. The views from this overlook are stunning. The short trail crosses a creek that is located on the property and allows you to see 700 yards upstream.

Several of the local guides (year round residents) are very familiar with the River House and have spent considerable time fishing in the backyard. They can pick you up in a drift boat behind the house with no extra charge and spend some time explaining what is happening in the river at the time of your stay.

What makes this property unique

The Upper Kenai river is one of the most beautiful places we have come across. The house is extremely quiet and sits across from the drift only marker on the Upper Kenai (No motors allowed). Just above the property, the river begins to narrow and pick up current. The view from nearly every room in the house is breathtaking. The original house has been featured on the cover of several magazines over the years and was recently chosen for VRBO sweepstakes in 2015. Great effort has been made to maintain the trees on the property, while keeping them maintained to ensure views from all angles.

There are very few properties on the Kenai river with the privacy and scenery of this location. The property has blue spruce, choke cherry, lilac, cottonwood, spruce and birch trees with a landscaped grass yard.

In March and April the property is home to many bald eagles that feed throughout the day on spawning silver salmon. Brown bears frequent the property in May and early June and leave their mark on an annual basis. By late June the bears move a few miles down river to look for spawning salmon. Rainbows and Dollies can be caught easily for most of the summer and fall. In October Silver Salmon can be caught from the backyard.

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